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In India, male infertility is an ignored phenomenon and women are subjected to social stigma for being unable to bear children. (Photo: Pixabay)

Infertility not just a 'woman's problem'

The basic test to determine male infertility is semen analysis.

18 Jan 2018 7:56 PM

During this period women are forbidden from touching cattle and men. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Menstrual exile of Nepal woman sees her dying in freezing conditions

21-year-old was thrown out because of tradition in which women are exiled during menstruation for being impure or harbingers of bad luck.

13 Jan 2018 11:15 AM

While paramedics were at first puzzled, an ultrasound revealed at the Derriford Hospital revealed that she was moments from giving birth. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Woman learns of pregnancy 45 minutes before giving birth to boy

Lisa Leathard admitted herself when she suffered severe stomach pains but was left stunned on learning that she was actually in labour.

10 Jan 2018 1:39 PM

Woman admitted that she was in possession of extreme pornographic images depicting in an explicit way a woman having sex with a dog.

Woman engages in sexual activity with pet pooch in vile video

Police found the extreme video on bestiality on Suzy Cairns’ mobile phone when they raided her home looking for child abuse images.

10 Jan 2018 12:54 PM

A woman in China has allegedly had her leg severed by a faulty lift after getting it trapped between the closing doors. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

Woman has her leg cut off after getting stuck between elevator's closing doors

CCTV footage of short-haired woman shows her looking at her phone while walking into lift when she trips and falls on the elevator floor.

02 Jan 2018 6:17 PM

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is a widely-used, short-term, problem-focused form of behavioural treatment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Short course of talk therapy may improve sleep during menopause

It is also important to note that as women transition into menopause, their rates of obstructive sleep apnea rise significantly.

30 Dec 2017 1:02 PM

Mothers who smoked during pregnancy had an overall 60 percent higher risk of having a child with ADHD. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mums who smoke during pregnancy up risk of ADHD in baby

Data also shows there is still a 20 percent higher risk of ADHD in children born to fathers who smoke as well.

30 Dec 2017 8:09 AM

Jules was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure which means her ovaries don't release eggs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman donates eggs to infertile stranger after seeing Facebook post

Amber Wilde felt urged to act after seeing a video of Jules Furness explaining her heartbreak after a second round of IVF had failed her.

28 Dec 2017 1:53 PM

The study found that 9 per cent of the women who said they experience involuntary intercourse, say they were slightly intoxicated as they 'had been given a drink or drugs.' (Photo: Pexles)

Women who don't attend college more likely to be raped, says study

According to study, risk of forced sex against women is more than two and half times greater for those who have no college education.

22 Dec 2017 2:53 PM

Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln looked at factors that influence why men objectify women. (Photo: AFP)

Drinking make men objectify women, says study

Findings suggest whether man will sexually objectify woman depends on alcohol intoxication, as well as how attractive she is seen to be.

21 Dec 2017 1:19 PM

The extra millimetres on that digit are caused by a burst of male hormone testosterone whilst in the womb. (Photo: Pixabay)

Men with long ring finger attract curvy women: Study

Among the celebrities with longer ring fingers are Hollywood heart-throbs Sir Sean Connery, Brad Pitt and Colin Firth.

18 Dec 2017 4:12 PM

While the decision was prompted by her need to work, she soon discovered that it was also extremely beneficial for her overall well being. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why woman took solo holiday when her girl was 3-months-old

She felt her identity had become so intertwined with her role as mother that she hadn’t been able to distinguish between two.

11 Dec 2017 9:58 AM

The woman claimed that her doctor later explained he was taking a Spanish proficiency test during the surgery. (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman claims surgeon talked on cellphone during operation

A suburban New York City woman has sued a doctor, claiming he used his cellphone to take a language test while operating on her.

10 Dec 2017 9:20 AM

mothers in the highest quartile of sugar-sweetened beverage and fructose consumption during pregnancy were 63 percent and 61 percent more likely to have mid-childhood-age kids with asthma. (Photo: Pixabay)

Having sugary drinks during pregnancy may increase asthma risk in children

Study, published in the journal Annals of the American Thoracic Society, finds19 percent of the children have asthma in mid-childhood.

09 Dec 2017 8:10 AM

Nancy Kadarikota and one of the rescued kittens. (Photo: Facebook)

Mumbai woman posts photos of kittens for adoption; man responds, wants to eat them

In a shocking revelation the man said he and his neighbour love eating cat meat.

07 Dec 2017 8:08 PM

Peters was really shocked as she was not even asking them to donate rooms and was paying for it. (Photo: Representational Image/ Picabay)

Hotel refuses woman's wish of booking rooms for homeless on Christmas

Good Samaritan tries making night better for people without homes, Britannia Hotels refuse bookings citing ‘past experiences.’

23 Nov 2017 1:06 PM

In this November 17, 2017 photo, Johnny Bobbitt Jr (left), Kate McClure (right), and McClure's boyfriend Mark D'Amico pose at a CITGO station in Philadelphia. When McClure ran out of gas, Bobbitt, who is homeless, gave his last $20 to buy gas for her. McClure started a Gofundme.com campaign for Bobbitt that has raised more than $100,000. (Photo: AP)

Woman raises $100,000 for homeless man who saved her on deserted highway

New Jersey woman who was helped by homeless man after she ran out of gas on Philadelphia interstate has raised money for good Samaritan.

23 Nov 2017 11:59 AM

The study further elaborates that many of them are turning to drink and drugs in order to cope and in the long run have a lower level of overall happiness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Depression in women often caused by sexual harassment in office

Study finds women are suffering anxiety, depression, eating disorders and PTSD after being victimized at their work places.

18 Nov 2017 11:15 AM

The mobile app features a virtual vulva and teaches users 12 techniques to boost arousal based on their research. (Photo: AFP)

Heres an app which helps woman orgasm, without a man

Omgyes has launched an app with tips and tricks to help women achieve orgasm with or without a man.

13 Nov 2017 2:45 PM

It turns out that this was not the first marriage for Patricia who had also married her biological son in 2008.

Woman marries mum, pleads guilty to committing incest

Defendant, from Duncan, was set to trial, but instead pleaded guilty instead for her nuptials to her own mum Patricial Ann Spann.

11 Nov 2017 12:21 PM

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